January 25-30th Activity Calendar
8th graders are competing to see which group can create the best cooler to keep food cold. They have been studying how thermal energy transfers.
Jr. High Girls Basketball Game at Perkins County (Grant, NE) on Thursday, January 21st; 4:00 “B”game / 5:15 “A” game.
Everyone must wear a mask except for the active participants in the game (players, coaches, and officials). Limited to 450 fans, so all fans wanting to watch the game live shouldn’t have a problem getting into the gym. We will broadcast the game live on the SCC YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg/featured
Jr. High Boys Basketball Game at Holyoke on Thursday, January 21st; 4:00 “B” game / 5:15 “A” game. Everyone must wear a mask (including players). Limit of 2 fans per player, per game. The game will be live streamed on Holyoke's YouTube channel, the link will be sent out tomorrow.
The game sink or swim works on addition facts and odd and even. The second graders could be heard anxiously awaiting the results during their continuous play.
12th Graders in Economics are teaching each other about economic systems around the world.
Kindergarten made Valentine’s Day Bumble Bees 🐝. They will be delivered to the Nursing Home/Assisted Living Center for the residents to enjoy! ❤️
JH Boy’s Basketball Game vs Caliche
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg/featured
JHS FBLA still has 10 double-sided flags and 6 flag poles for sale!! Let Mrs. Ehnes know if you are interested and she will have them at the school for you to pick up!! Cash & Carry 970-474-3364
Flag $50
Flag Pole $15
Combo $60
Jr. High Boy's Basketball Game vs. Caliche - Thursday, January 19th @ @ JHS Gym. "B" game will start at 4:00 p.m. (fans, limit of 2 per player, will not be allowed to enter the gym until 3:50 p.m.) Following the "B" game, the gym will be cleared of all fans and disinfected. "A" game will start at 5:30 p.m. (fans, limit of 2 per player, will not be allowed to enter the gym until 5:20 p.m.) Admission will be $3.00 per game. Masks must be worn by all in attendance.”
The game will be LiveStreamed via the Sedgwick County Cougar YouTube channel.
To watch the game click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg/featured
Julesburg Elementary School Gifted and Talented Coordinator Betty Hoschouer is working with 6th Grader LaAndran Romero in this semester's Infusion Class, Optical Illusion Art. This course is teaching LaAndran how to hand draw several different optical illusions using precision, various mathematical tools, and creativity.
Check out Julesburg Elementary School's Fitness Friday! The wind may have kept us in but that didn't stop our students from working hard and staying fit!
Our first story is published!! We added “sparkle” words (adjectives) to make our pieces more interesting. Then we shared them in Author’s Chair.😊
Reminder: No School on MONDAY, January 18th due to teacher in-service training!
High School Art Students presented their place settings for the collaborative “Dinner Party” project today. Each student was assigned an artist to research. After gathering information on their assigned artist they created a cup, plate, and placemat in the style of their artist and included important information about their artist. After presenting we enjoyed some tasty treats!
First graders have been practicing their spelling words with shaving cream.
January 18-22 Activity Calendar
Family and Consumer Science class learns about making banana, chocolate chip pancakes.
On a cold, windy day Kindergarten stayed moving inside by dancing to some of their favorite songs.
Second grade began their module on rocks by doing a nature walk. On the walk they observed the ground then drew pictures and wrote descriptions of their pictures.
Reading helps writing and writing helps reading. Here a student is using the Reading A-Z program to to learn about and practice the five important steps in the writing process. He wrote a wonderful story about a family vacation.
Julesburg High School is proud to announce the First Semester Honor Roll. Congratulations Honor Roll students!
Julesburg Junior High School is proud to announce the First Semester Honor Roll. Congratulations Honor Roll students!
Dear school board members,
Thank you for getting the grant for our school and making it our dream school. Thank you for our technology and getting us online classes. We know the meetings are long and stressful but that's what makes our town so strong.Thanks for trying to get us back into sports. Thank you for reviewing expenses/budget and how the money is spent and where it is spent, and creating or updating policies for the school district.
Sincerely,
Jayden Aulston and Jaelynn Harris
Julesburg High School students join the Sterling High School’s Student Leadership Advisory Council to learn more about the Rural Kids Connect Program. This new program connects rural students across the state to learn more about life in other rural schools and explore ways to make their worlds a better place. Schools in attendance this evening included Meeker, Hi-Plains, Cheyenne Wells, Byers, Stratton, Elizabeth, Valley, Caliche, Walsh and Julesburg High School.
Thank You
Thank you school board members for helping the Julesburg school out. You have helped us get our grant for the new school. With the new school you have thought of ideas for where the school should be and how you are going to design it. Thank you for letting us use Macbooks everyday at school so we can get the education we need. Thank you for the remodeling of the bathroom and locker rooms. It has helped us out a lot throughout the school year and sports season and for helping the school football team have a 2020 highschool season. Without your help to pass sports the high school football team would not have gotten their 6th Championship.
By Tate Renquist and Boone Burkholder
5th grade is learning about forces and motion by building paper rockets!
The Julesburg School District will provide a grab and go lunch/breakfast on Monday, January 18th (no school - teacher professional learning). These meals are free to ALL community children ages 1 through 18 regardless of free/reduced eligibility. A sack lunch and breakfast will be available for curbside pick-up at Julesburg Elementary School from 11:00-11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 18th. If you would like to request these meals, please fill out the form below by Thursday, January 14th. Fill out only ONE form per family - include all children. Thank you!
Link to form:
https://forms.gle/815bcWk65h9odRdXA
While instrumental music plays in the background, Sophomores in Life Skills work on building their relationship bank accounts by writing positive messages to their teachers. This random act of kindness also makes a deposit into their personal bank account as well.
Seniors in Life Skills work diligently to meet the weekly scholarship requirements for their post-secondary educational options. Just today, two of these seniors were notified they are finalists for the Hagen Scholarship opportunity. They each have a chance to be awarded $48,000 over four years. Congratulations!! Applying for scholarships pays off!
Our “Mindful Moment” in Second Step today is Kindness Flow. We thought of a moment someone showed us kindness and recognized how that kindness feels in our bodies.
JES Monday Announcements are lead each week by members of our Julesburg Elementary Student Council. We are able to utilize Zoom in order to connect all of our students in the building in a safe manner.
Preschool had fun exploring A-B patterns
The Julesburg School District is grateful for our law enforcement officers and the tremendous service, sacrifice and dedication they devote to keeping our community, state and nation safe!
5th Grade is having their first Literacy Circle Meeting. They are reading novels and then leading their own discussion groups!
Students exercising at various fitness stations on Fitness Friday.
Mrs. Christensen’s 10th Grade Biology students are using their new microscopes to observe and learn the structures of cells. They observed and tested nonliving and living organisms, distinguishing the differences between the two.
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January is School Board Appreciation Month! Please LIKE , SHARE & COMMENT on this post to say THANKS to these public servants-- a group of six ordinary citizens making huge sacrifices to do extraordinary work on behalf of our students, faculty, staff and community. Thank YOU - Perry Campbell, Josh Lechman, Kelly Kinnie, Brian Lanckriet, Tammy Aulston and Chris Hoschouer!
January 2021 Calendar
The Julesburg School District is wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and all the Best in the coming New Year!
The Elementary students all got to participate in a Jingle Jaunt today. Even in the wind and cold, each class ran either a half or full mile, with some ambitious student council members and 6th graders putting in some extra miles as well. Running is a great way to keep the kids moving during break, too! So proud of our kids!
Julesburg School District proudly presents Mrs. Bethany Jacobs and her talented singers and musicians as they perform this year's Christmas music program. We know we were unable to gather this year but we are inviting you to click on the link below to enjoy these wonderful performances. Happy holidays!
Link to performances:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi4FxomPUcufY1GCZCpipNfoKPsbk4JAd
The JHS Band under the direction of Mr. Tim Kossman performing Christmas is Coming composed by Rob Romeyn
https://youtu.be/QmnlJ3Rw524
Victory! Isabele and Tate celebrate their win at Sphero “Snowplowing” 7th grade computer students had to design a plow for the Sphero robots and collect as much “snow” as possible in 3 minutes.
The JHS Band under the direction of Mr. Tim Kossman performing Christmas Bells and Brass by Larry Neeck
https://youtu.be/EyCuLE3THLQ
Kindergarten all decked out in their Frosty the Snowman gear.
Second grade embraced the performing arts this week by viewing The Nutcracker and completing the suggested activities. Some of the activities included coloring pages, writing a story about one of their toys that came to life, and making chocolate and peppermint covered marshmallows.
The Julesburg School District will provide grab and go lunch and breakfast during Christmas Break. Meals will be available on the following days: 12/21, 12/22, 12/23 (12/24 meal will be sent on 12/23), 12/28, 12/29, and 12/30 (12/31 meal will be sent on 12/30). These meals are free to ALL community children ages 1 through 18 regardless of free/reduced eligibility. These meals will be available for curbside pick-up at Julesburg Elementary School from 11:00-11:30 a.m. on the days listed above. If you would like to request these meals, please fill out the form below by Wednesday, December 16th to reserve your meals. Fill out only one form per family - include all children on one form. Please contact Rhonda Palic at 970-474-3364 or email palic_rh@julesburg.org with any questions you may have. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Link to Form:
https://forms.gle/bpoRUD3mYwRpCcmCA
As part of our Five Senses unit, Kindergarten made musical instruments at home using recycled materials.
Kindergarten delivered their Santa letters to the Post Office.
December 14-18 Activity Calendar
The Agriculture Exploration class made 3-D models. The model had to include the roots, stem, leaves, seeds, and flowers. Kyle Brandt - Pinto Beans, Bryan Van Houten-Bagby - Corn, Gavin Worley, Sunflower, Kevin Lopez - Millet, Bella Campbell - Wheat, Joseph Beeson - Soy Beans.
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Mrs. Monette's Family & Consumer Science class shows creativity by decorating homemade gingerbread houses.
We’ve always received many inquiries about this trip!!! Don’t forget to RSVP for the virtual parent meeting to get all your questions answered! This Tuesday at 7:30!
FRESH COUGAR GEAR FOR SALE!
Help support JHS Journalism by purchasing new styles of Cougar apparel. Orders can be submitted online and the gear will ship directly to your house after the shop closes! Students get credit for sales so please select one of the students at check out: Emmily Hofmann, Jaja Chavarria, Sadie Ingram, Lexi Hackbart, Terrance Heath, Angel Nunez, Fabian Lopez, Alyssa Ellison, Brendan Lull, Jayce Strasser, Jared Ehmke, Tate Goddard, Kaleb Fowler.
Contact Ms. Johnson if you have questions at Johnson_sa@julesburg.org
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Pre-K sorting plants and animals
Congratulations to our Cougar Football Team! Awesome win for the State Championship! 6 Consecutive Championships Legendary!
December 7-11, 2020 Activity Calendar
Good Luck to your Sedgwick County Cougars!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kIx_QB4PaW1be1uQy1KN0ttDSIJVOHBm/view?usp=sharing
All 6th- 11th Grade students! Virtual Parent meeting Tuesday, Dec. 8th @ 7:30 pm. We will discuss all the details including: itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, affordable payment options, & risk free enrollment period.
Nov 30-Dec 4 Activity Calendar
December 2020
First grade made turkey snacks for our special Thanksgiving treat. They had a great time making them and enjoyed eating them!
First grade made turkey books for Thanksgiving. They got to illustrate and write what they were thankful for.
Second grade read the play for Stone Soup and each shared ingredients and supplies to make Stone Soup.
More ingredients to add to our Stone Soup!
Kindergarten has been talking about being good citizens in Social Studies. The other day they picked up the playground during their recess time. They filled the dumpster up completely! Way to go Kindergarten! 🎉
The JHS Chapter of FBLA wants to thank everyone for making our Cougar Flag/Poles Fundraiser a HUGE success!!! We have SOLD out of flag poles but still have flags left if you would still like to purchase one. They are $50 each, double sided and they measure 28" wide X 40" long. Please comment below if you are interested and a FBLA member will contact you!!!
Cougar Nation -
1st Round Football Playoff Game on Saturday, November 21st at 1 p.m. between your Sedgwick County Cougars vs. Crowley County Chargers will be Livestreamed @ https://youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg
Good luck to the COUGAR Football Team!
November 23-28, 2020
Activity Calendar
Congratulations to Mrs. Monette and her Junior High Brain Bowl Team. The team earned 4th place yesterday. Isabell Torres and Katelyn Reichman were the competitors. They did three rounds with a total of 10 Kahoots. Way to go!
To help with number identification, preschool worked on a sorting activity. We are currently focused on the #2.
Veteran’s Day in second grade included a zoom meeting with a veteran, John Lough. We also honored veterans in the parade and read about the Poppy Lady. The students got to take home poppies and a flag🇺🇸
First graders had a great time at the Veteran’s Day parade. Thank you to all Veterans!!
The Julesburg School District will provide a grab and go breakfast and lunch on Wednesday, November 25th (Thanksgiving break, no school - 25th-27th). We will provide 2 sets of meals on the 25th. One breakfast and lunch for the 25th and one breakfast and lunch for the 27th. These meals are free to ALL community children ages 1 through 18 regardless of free/reduced eligibility. These meals will be available for curbside pick-up at Julesburg Elementary School from 11:00-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25th. If you would like to request these meals, please fill out the form below by Wednesday, November 18th. Fill out only one form per family - include all children. Thank you!
Link to form:
https://forms.gle/S4w7ACLimL8Z7w5T9
The JHS Robotics Team Competed today in the Golden Plains BEST challenge called Outbreak. Students had to build a robot that could isolate infected, uninflected, and immune cells. They could also vaccinate cells. Team members include Katelyn Reichman, Allysa Ellison, Vivian Fraire, William Jacobs, and Rylie Ingram. Thank you to Mark Turner for helping judge today as well as Joel Graber who judged via ZOOM. Results will be in once all area schools have competed at their respective campuses.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, American History students Kierra Evans, Julia Geschwenter, Hunter Houghton, and Aaliyah Ingram created this beautiful flag to showcase during the reverse parade. On Wednesday,November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a parade honoring our local Veterans.
Congratulations to the 2020 Sedgwick County Homecoming Royalty!! JHS Queen is Sadie Ingram and JHS King is Fabian Lopez. RHS Queen is Whitney Walter and King is Tate Dille.
11/16/20-11/21/20 Activity Calendar
JSD Families - Just a reminder, if you pre-ordered a grab and go lunch for tomorrow (Friday, November 13th), it will be available for curbside pick-up at Julesburg Elementary School between 11:00-11:30 a.m. Thank you!
In honor of Veteran's Day, the Junior High School Career Explorations class interviewed Air Force Veteran Staff Sergeant Joe Stan under the guidance of Mrs. Monette . On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
Joe Stan entered the Air Force in January of 1971; during the Vietnam War. He was a veterinary technician that took care of animals. Part of Mr. Stan’s job was to take care of dogs and run lab tests. He worked in Cambodia keeping soldiers healthy by keeping them from getting animal diseases such as rabies. Mr. Stan also worked at the Okinawa Air Force base. The vet techs had around 800 trained dogs and several horses to take care of. The dogs, mostly German Shepherds, were important for guarding bombers, guarding the base, carrying messages and sniffing out bombs. During his time in the military, Mr. Stan earned awards including the Service Award and Marksmanship Award. Mr. Stan, we thank you for your service!
Thank you to all our military personnel for the sacrifices you have made for our freedom. Click the link below to view the WALL OF HONOR video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sRN3jeGKE-Uc6sRNJB3rNh5c29Z32nzR/view?usp=sharing
In honor of our Veterans, 5th graders made yellow ribbons. These ribbons have been hung around the schools, up and down main street, and were available for individuals to put in their own yards. Below is our Tribute video. Please join us in our reverse parade tomorrow at 2!
https://youtu.be/wxKFUuD0m-A
In honor of Veteran's Day, the 3rd grade students salute all of our community veterans. On Wednesday, November 11th at 2:00 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a parade honoring our local Veterans.
First grade has been working on the short u sound. We got to play a game using a short u pinwheel.
Congratulations to our 2020-2021 JES Student Council. Our officers are: Owen Harris- president, Noah Harens- Vice President, Lauryn Lindsay- Treasurer, Elsie Crowder- Secretary. Our 4th-6th grade representatives are Piper Buettenback, Levi Reichman, Lily Torres, Addison Renquist, Brooklyn Glende, and Ryan Palic.
Boone and Mackenzie are creating a “snow plow” for the Sphero robot. The 7th grade computer class will see who can move the most “snow” (cotton balls) with their plow in a timed match.
Sedgwick County AD: Due to the wet and sloppy field conditions, the junior high football game will be moved to Thursday before the high school game. The junior high game will start at 3:00 PM. The high school game will still start at 7:00.
The second grade class honors our veterans! 🇺🇸Thank you for your service. Please join us in the parade at 2:00 on Wednesday, November 11th at 2:00.
Reminder: No School on Friday, November 13th due to teacher in-service training!
In honor of Veteran's Day, the JHS Band will perform Taps under the direction of Mr. Tim Kossman. On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
https://youtu.be/1sj8dizjuvg
Junior High Basketball Practice will begin on Monday, November 16th. That evening, there will be a parent-coach meeting in the JHS Auditorium. The girls will meet at 6 pm followed by the boys at 7 pm. Please have one parent attend per athlete. Masks are required. Thank you!
Veterans please join us in honoring you in the Veterans Day Reverse Parade. It will be held on Wednesday, November 11th @ 2:00 on Cedar Street in Julesburg.
Call the Julesburg High School 970-474-3365 to RSVP.
https://youtu.be/zWiALrl0gVs
In honor of Veteran's Day, the Junior High School Career jExplorations class interviewed Veteran Army Captain Teresa Howes under the guidance of Mrs. Monette . On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
Teresa Howes joined the army in 1986. Her parents encouraged her to join. Mrs. Howes is an experiential and life-long learner, so the military helped her pursue a good education and vocational experience. She knew the army would provide discipline and structure and she wanted to be a part of something greater than herself.
Teresa Howes had a love/hate relationship with boot camp. She learned field first aid, conduct reconnaissance, how to properly conduct herself under immense physical and mental stress, how to carry a rucksack, how to assemble/disassemble/ clean and fire an M16 rifle, how to polish her combat boots, clean latrines, polish and buff floors, take orders, make recommendations, know her chain of command, know and perform her first general order, take care of her squad members, run 2 miles under 16 minutes, correctly pump out push-ups and sit-ups under 2 minutes, as well as living and surviving simply in very complex and high risk situations. Boot camp held many important experiences.
While in the military, Mrs. Howes held several different ranks. These include Private, Private First Class, Specialist, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Officer Candidate, Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant and Captain. She also served in many different areas including Cheyenne, Wyoming and Baltimore, Maryland. She trained at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; Camp Guernsey, Wyoming; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Boise, Idaho; Fort Lewis Washington,Camp Ethan Allen Vermont; Fort Polk, Louisiana; Tooele Army Depot, Utah; Schofield Barracks, and 25th Infantry Division Honolulu Hawaii. She deployed to Neu Ulm, Germany when the Berlin Wall came down and Communism came to an end, she deployed to the Middle East, Kuwait to include: Camp Doha Kuwait, Camp Arifjan Kuwait, and Camp Patriot Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Teresa Howes served in both the Army and the National Guard. She “held many hats” during her 21 years of service. She trained to be prepared to respond to natural disasters and to go to war. This means that she signed a contract, took an oath to experience and learn how to be a Soldier, a photojournalist, broadcast journalist, public affairs officer, personnel officer, commander, team leader, liaison officer, and assistant master facilities planner and emergency management public affairs officer.
When asked, “What was one of the scariest things that happened while you were in the National Guard,” Teresa responded, “After returning from war in 2004, my health was not the same. I recall one morning in 2006, I had been up all night sweating, coughing with a severe sore throat, hard time breathing, and I was scheduled to lead a unit in a training convoy to Camp Guernsey 90 miles. I called my first sergeant to tell him he was in charge because I could not lead the unit. I was afraid of judgment by my Soldiers and my peers, yet I was not thinking well and I did not want to spread my germs and I really needed medical attention. It was a hard decision to take care of myself (or place myself first at that time) when I was ultimately and in reality taking care of everyone by doing the right thing. Sometimes leadership is realizing one is not in a position to lead and trusting someone else to take over, especially when Soldiers' lives are at stake.”
Teresa Howes enjoyed being in the Army. She earned 15 medals and service ribbons. Her most memorable ones include the Humanitarian Service Medal for deploying to forest fires in Yellowstone, the Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal and the Army Meritorious Service Medal during peacetime and wartime.
Teresa Howes concluded by sharing that her career in the Army gave her a great deal of opportunities to work hard, learn from others, train others, travel, be in exceptional physical condition and be part of a team. Teresa stated that, “Going to war and returning from war continues to be one of the most difficult and fascinating challenges in my life.”
Thank you for your service Mrs. Howes!
A message from the Sedgwick County AD: Unfortunately Merino does not have enough guys to play the JV game tomorrow, so the schedule of events for the week is as follows:
Tuesday JH football against Haxtun in Julesburg @ 4:00 PM
Thursday HS football against Dayspring Christian in Julesburg @ 7:00 PM
Go Cougars!
Thank You Veterans!!!
In honor of Veteran's Day, 5th grade students have made yellow ribbons to go on trees around town. On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a parade honoring our local Veterans.
Thank you Veterans! 🇺🇸 On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
The Julesburg School District will provide a grab and go lunch on Friday, November 13, 2020 (no school - teacher professional development). These meals are free to ALL community children ages 1 through 18 regardless of free/reduced eligibility. A sack lunch will be available for curbside pick-up at Julesburg Elementary School from 11:00-11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 13th If you would like to request these meals, please fill out the form below by Monday, November 9th. Fill out only one form per family - include all children. Thank you!
Link to form:
https://forms.gle/Q7UwFf23AdxJscrf6
https://youtu.be/an9Ru2qN2ng
In honor of Veteran's Day, the Junior High School Career Explorations class interviewed Veteran Army Aviator Lieutenant Gary Lancaster under the guidance of Mrs. Monette . On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
Gary Lancaster joined the military during his senior year of high school in 1958. He had a love for building model airplanes and decided to go to aviation school. After a year in aviation school, Mr. Lancaster began doing reconnaissance flights. He practiced flying over areas to see the enemy and ground troops. He also flew to adjust artillery fire. In addition to these missions, Mr. Lancaster transported officers.
Mr. Lancaster flew the Cessna L19 and U68 Beaver planes. He went to Berlin and was part of the mission to fly over the Berlin Wall to see and report on the state of the east and west sides of Berlin. For his service, he earned the Berlin Crisis Medal and became an honorary member of the Border Legion. Mr. Lancaster shared that he spent three years in active duty and seven years in the National Guard. He stated that although he did not serve during a war, he would not have been afraid to be deployed during a war because that was his duty.
Thank you for your service Mr. Lancaster!
TONIGHT @ 7 p.m.!
SC Cougars vs. Merino Rams!
Livestreamed @
https://youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg Good luck to the COUGAR Football Team!
Enjoying the beautiful weather while giving the 16 colors we created with watercolor creative names!
In honor of Veteran's Day, the JHS Band will perform Marches of the Armed Forces arranged by Michael Sweeney under the direction of Mr. Tim Kossman. On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
https://youtu.be/GzD3x2LNIkw
In honor of Veteran's Day, the Sixth Grade will perform The National Anthem under the direction of Mrs. Beth Jacobs. On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gIdJCjxYQX5iK205F1Lp53Ci5hmAmeCy/view
In honor of Veteran's Day, Kindergarten has a song and a message to share. On Wednesday, November 11th at 2:00 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
https://youtu.be/8jKb8zv7QG4
https://youtu.be/qcLP5Bx8Ge8
In honor of Veteran’s Day, American History class has been busy creating signs for the Veterans to view as they cruise down Cedar Street! On November 11th at 2 p.m., please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a parade honoring our local Veterans.
In honor of Veteran's Day, the Junior High School Career Explorations class interviewed Veteran Lance Corporal J Martinez under the guidance of Mrs. Monette . On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
J Martinez joined the Marines just after graduating high school. He did two tours while serving in Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Martinez was in the infantry and specialized in the M249 saw gunner automatic weapon. During his time in the Marines, Mr. Martinez earned the Purple Heart along with several other medals. Mr. Martinez stated that he loved the Marines and the friendships he made. J Martinez, we thank you for your service!
In honor of Veteran's Day, the JHS College Public Speaking class created this video under the supervision of Mr. Peyman Javadi. On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a parade honoring our local Veterans.
https://youtu.be/k5jp-xQgKC0
In honor of Veteran's Day, the Junior High School Career Explorations class interviewed Veteran Petty Officer 3rd Class Ken Berges under the guidance of Mrs. Monette . On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
Ken Berges graduated high school in 1965. By June 28th of that year he was on his way to boot camp in San Diego. He completed boot camp and headed to Tennessee. In Tennessee he attended a Technical School. He graduated as a radio technician and radio code operator. He then became familiar with aircraft and did radio communications. These aircraft flew personnel and mail. After that, he took his skill to the Philippines and worked as a radio technician. He was able to fix many radios on military planes so they could fly again. As a Petty Officer 3rd Class, Ken Berges earned the National Defense Ribbon. He spent 40 months in the Navy. Thank you for your service Mr. Berges!
A message from the Sedgwick County AD: Good Morning,
Quick update about football this week. The junior high game with Merino had to be moved to Saturday at 11:00am. So, the schedule for the rest of the week is:
Friday HS football at Merino 7:00pm
Saturday JH football at Merino 11:00am
I have attached Merino's protocol for the football games. You will notice that there is only two fans allowed per player.
Tuesday the junior high will make up their game with Haxtun in Julesburg at 4:00pm.
Go Cougars! rmd.me/Eu4oUgtD3z6
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Ronnie Westerbuhr and Sirissa Casady both 2020 graduates of the Julesburg High School have enlisted with the U. S. Army. Thank you for committing to serve our country.
On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of the Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade to honor our local Veterans.
World History class is perfecting skits about Feudal Japan!
In honor of Veteran's Day, the JHS Band will perform the National Anthem under the direction of Mr. Tim Kossman. On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
https://youtu.be/6lMhncYyGuk
In honor of Veteran’s Day American History class has been working hard to honor Veterans in the community! These ladies are eagerly waiting for a reply to letters they sent to Military veterans in the community. On Wednesday, November 11th at 2pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a parade honoring our local Veterans.
Go Cougars! Check out the awesome virtual pep rally video JHS Student Council created!
https://youtu.be/wFTDuG-JQGQ
In honor of Veteran's Day, the Junior High School Career Explorations class interviewed Veteran Air Force Master Sergeant Don Kizer under the guidance of Mrs. Monette . On Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, please join the students and staff of Julesburg School District on Cedar Street for a reverse parade honoring our local Veterans.
Don Kizer joined the Air Force with a friend after graduating high school in 1952. He enjoyed the Air Force so much that he stayed in it for 21 years. He was a missile engineer technician that helped build missiles. This was important because it was during the time of the Cold War. His favorite was the Thor Missile. He also helped launch several satellites. He served his time in the Air Force in several different places including, California, New York, Illinois, France, Colorado Springs, Germany, Hawaii, and Johnson Island. While in the Air Force, he earned the Meritory of Service Award. Mr. Kizer, we thank you for your service!
In honor of our Veterans, 5th grade made yellow ribbons to display in your location of choice. Ribbons are $5 a piece, and all proceeds will be used to honor our local Veterans through a dedication. Please fill out the form below to sign up to purchase one.
Link to Form:
https://bit.ly/2HSbftQ
The Julesburg High School Health Occupation Students of America Chapter (HOSA) held a Cancer Walk/Run fundraiser in honor of Stacie Olson. This event raised $600 and will be donated to Marin Olson, Stacie’s daughter, who raises money and awareness for the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.
The JHS HOSA Chapter would like to thank everyone for your participation and generous donations. A special thank you to the Wagon Wheel Conoco for the Daylight Donuts, Sedgwick County Health Center for the bracelets and to Equitable Savings and Loan for the bottled water.
JES would like to thank the Northeastern Colorado Health Department for their generous donation of dental supplies for all of our students. Each student received a bag of toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and helpful tips. As always, we appreciate your immense amount of support of our school community.
And...just a couple more. Nothing like being in character to share our favorite stories!
More JES Staff photos showing off their favorite book characters!
JES Staff having fun dressed up as their favorite book characters!
Our Phenomenal World! 4th-6th grade gifted and talented students took part in a virtual workshop hosted by the University of Colorado as a part of CU's STEM Science Discovery program. Students investigated photosynthesis, matter and color through several hand's on labs and demonstrations. Students learned where the General Sherman tree gets its mass, human and pet perception of colors and the phenomenon of contrails and clouds.
REMINDER tomorrow at 9 am!
Julesburg Elementary School November Calendar
A Message from Sedgwick County’s Athletic Director:
Good Evening Cougar Fans,
Next week's schedule is going to look a lot different. Monday, our HS football team will be playing Holly in Limon at 5:00PM. This will replace the game that got cancelled tonight. The junior high game that was scheduled for Tuesday will be moved to Thursday at 4:00PM in Merino. Friday's high school game with Merino might be moved to Saturday, depending on officials. I will get out information as I get it. I am sorry for all the changes and issues that come along with the changes.
In Weightlifting class, Sophomore's Kevin Lopez and Joseph Beeson are working out in their "Pretty in Pink" attire during Spirit Week.
Second Graders are learning about maps and globes by dividing the classroom into hemispheres and identifying cardinal directions.
Pre-K learning AB patterns
Kindergarten did finger painting as we explored our sense of touch.
Due to a positive COVID case on the Caliche Football Team our game with them tomorrow has been postponed for the safety of our team & communities.
The Homecoming King & Queen coronation for both schools will be held at half-time of the next home football game with Daysprings Christian.
Julesburg School District
Veterans Day Parade in Reverse Parade Format
COVID-19 restrictions will not preclude the Julesburg School District from honoring our Veterans this year. Though we will not be able to gather in-person, in the gymnasium to honor you personally, we will be providing you several days of dedications, tributes, and messages of appreciation via the Julesburg School District’s Facebook page. Those tributes are scheduled to begin posting on November 2nd and we will continue to post daily through November 11th.
In addition, on Wednesday, November 11th @ 2:00 p.m. we will host a Reverse Parade in your honor. All students, staff, and administrative personnel from the Julesburg School District will stand stationary along Cedar Street beginning at 10th Street and continue to Hwy 138. We encourage all community members and businesses to join us in this event. The Veterans will be the ones driving down the street as we honor them.
Veterans – feel free to show up in your vintage beauties / hot rods / sports cars to share with the rest of us as you drive that route, starting at 10th Street (just north of the hospital) southbound on Cedar Street to Hwy 138.
Slow your roll a bit when you get to 6th & Cedar and take in some patriotic music performed by the Julesburg High School Band (weather permitting). Take your time absorbing your community on the sidelines as they show their deepest appreciation and gratitude toward you for your service!!!
All Veterans planning to participate in the parade please add your name in the comments on this post or call the Julesburg High School (970) 474-3364.
Thank you Veterans!!
Western Day Wednesday! Today is color wars!
JHS Class of 2021 takes home the prize for Color War Day!!!
Hot potato! The 7th grade computers class has been working on programming Sphero robots. They programmed a game of Hot Potato that they tested today in the gym!
November 1-6, 2020 Activity Calendar
Meet the 2020 Homecoming Court! 👑Jahaira Chavarria, Alexis Barnes, Sadie Ingram, Tate Goddard, Terrance Heath, and Fabian Lopez.👑 See you at the game on Friday to see who is crowned King and Queen!
Meet the 2020 Homecoming Court! 👑Jahaira Chavarria, Alexis Barnes, Sadie Ingram, Tate Goddard, Terrance Heath, and Fabian Lopez.👑 See you at the game on Friday to see who is crowned King and Queen!
Meet the 2020 Homecoming Court! 👑Jahaira Chavarria, Alexis Barnes, Sadie Ingram, Tate Goddard, Terrance Heath, and Fabian Lopez.👑 See you at the game on Friday to see who is crowned King and Queen!
November 2020 Calendar
Frat Boy vs Sorority Girl Day! Next opportunity to show your school spirit is Western Wednesday!
Please join us on Wednesday, November 11th at 2 pm, as we host a parade on Cedar Street honoring our local Veterans. Veterans: If you would like to be a part of the parade, please contact Sarah Johnson at 970-474-3365 or johnson_sa@julesburg.org.
8th grade art students are working on relief sculptures using recycled cardboard tubes. The project is based on sculpture artist Louise Nevelson. Once each student completes their small panel it will be assembled into a large hanging piece.
Family And Consumer Science students demonstrated their skills sewing by making a pillow.
Homecoming started with a chilly 🥶🏖 Beach Day!
Freshman and Sophomore classes preparing “Something Spooky” for Homecoming week!
Junior and Senior classes preparing “Something Spooky” for Homecoming week!
If you're healthy and feeling well, you can help ensure hospitals have enough blood on the shelves and receive insight into whether you may have been exposed to this coronavirus. The Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet & plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Appointments are strongly encouraged for the Julesburg High School blood drive on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Schedule now: rcblood.org/appt or email Sadie Ingram @ Ingram_sa@julesburg.org for an appointment. The Blood Drive will occur at the Julesburg Lutheran Church!
10/26/20-10/31/20 Activity Calendar
YOUTUBE Livestream is working!
Unfortunately, due to an equipment issue, the football game will not be able to be live-streamed tonight!
TONIGHT @ 7 p.m.! SC Cougars vs. Haxtun! Livestreamed https://youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg
Good luck to the COUGAR Football Team!
Attention Julesburg Elementary School Families - Check out the elementary school spirit week plans for October 26th through October 30th!
Link to flyer: https://5il.co/mfml
In P.E. this week elementary students were learning how to play "Old School Playground Games" . Games included: Tetherball, 4-Square, Hopscotch, & Wall Ball.
Kindergarten has been learning the rules of tether ball. They love playing it!
Something Spooky! Homecoming week starts October 26th and ends with the football game at 7 p.m. on Friday October 30th.
Student Council has been working hard to present a virtual Pep Rally on Friday. Instead of a parade each class will decorate a sheet to hang along the fences at the stadium during the game. Businesses in the community are invited to decorate a sheet to hang up at the game as well!
Show your school spirit next week by dressing up on each day for spirit week!!
2nd grade made pumpkins and wrote a descriptive piece.
More pumpkin math fun from second grade. Thank you again to the Chamber of Commerce.
Pumpkin math by Second Grade
A HUGE thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for their generous pumpkin donations. Second grade estimated weight and distance around then checked their estimations.
Today was the first official match for the JHS ESports League of Legends team! They played two hard-fought matches but didn’t bring home the win. The next match will take place Tuesday, October 27th!
Today, the freshman computer class is practicing actively listening while
interviewing their peers. Eventually students will be creating a podcast using all of their interviewing and storytelling skills!
Back by popular demand, for the SAME price they were four years ago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEDGWICK COUNTY COUGAR FLAGS!!! This time they state “Cougar Nation!” Order your flag today from any member of the JHS FBLA Chapter. The chapter will also be making and selling PVC pipe flag poles. Cougar Flag $50 Flag Pole $15 Combo $60 Members of JHS FBLA include: Jared Ehmke, Kaleb Fowler, Demiah Hernandez, Sadie Ingram, Angel Nunez, Fabian Lopez, Alex Alcala, Rafe Buettenback, Ryker Craven, Jayce Strasser, Kierra Ehnes, Emily Fowler, Riley Ingram, Collin Lechman, Jensen Renquist, Avery Goddard, Itai Gonzales, Jolene Mathies, Jordyn Strasser, and Peyton Worley
Kindergarten did some more activities focusing on our sense of sight. We experimented with milk rainbows. We also wore a patch over one eye to see the importance of having both eyes to help us see more clearly.
October 19-23, 2020 Activity Calendar
TONIGHT @ 7 p.m.! The Sedgwick County Cougar Football Team will host the AKRON Rams! The game will be livestreamed via the Sedgwick County Cougar YOUTUBE channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg
Good luck to the COUGAR Football Team!
Julesburg Elementary School would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to Rhonda and Paige Graham, Joe and Tasha Harris, the Julesburg Sedgwick County Chamber of Commerce and the Julesburg Family Market for the delivery of "BOO"TIFUL pumpkins for our students today. They are so excited to take part in the pumpkin decorating contest. Thank you for sponsoring a great activity for the youth in our community. We greatly appreciate your support!
We have a moving robot! The robotics team is working on getting ready for the Golden Plains BEST robotics competition. This year the competition will happen at each school with only the robotics team and refs present the day of competition. Scores will be compiled after all teams have run the course and places will be decided. The theme for this year is Outbreak and teams will have to isolate cells that have been infected.
JSD Families - To those families who signed up for the grab and go meals for Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October 23rd, your responses have been counted and confirmed. We have made a slight change for meal pick-up. For those who ordered meals, you will be able to pick up BOTH sets (days) of meals on Thursday, October 22nd from 11:00-11:30 at Julesburg Elementary School. There will be no need for you to come back on Friday. Thank you!
First graders are working on writing numbers up to 120.
Kindergarten is working on five senses in science. Today we were focusing on our sense of sight. We were trying to draw pictures with our eyes shut and realized how difficult it would be not to be able to see.
Having fun with our fabulous 4th graders! Students have been learning to recognize that an object in motion always changes position. They have also been learning that an object in motion may change its direction. What better place to learn that than on the playground! While at recess, students had to answer how something changes direction and why. Fun stuff!
Mrs. Howes shares her fiber art pieces with Family and Consumer Science students to inspire them for their next project.
The Julesburg School District will provide a grab and go breakfast and lunch on Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October 23rd (no school - parent/teacher conference days). These meals are free to ALL community children ages 1 through 18 regardless of free/reduced eligibility. A sack breakfast and lunch will be available for curbside pick-up at Julesburg Elementary School from 11:00-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 22nd and on Friday, October 23rd. If you would like to request these meals, please fill out the form below by Wednesday, October 14th.
Link to Form: https://forms.gle/zySgUYTZaJMqqxaz9
3rd graders are learning how to use a dictionary to find unfamiliar words!
Which number will win? Practicing math facts using dice.
Pre-K making shapes
Good luck to the Sedgwick County Cougar Football Team tomorrow! We support you! We believe in you! We hope you enjoy your treats. Crush the Cardinals!
Sedgwick County Lady Cougars
Art students take a break from their larger projects by drawing from the daily prompts of Inktober!
Mark your calendars!
October 31 - 9:00 am
Fun Walk & Run for the Whole Family
Food Drive
10/12-10/16/20 Activity Calendar
The Sedgwick County Cougar Football Team will be traveling to McClave on Saturday, October 10th to play their opening game of the season with a 1 p.m. start time. If you are unable to travel to watch the game, the game will be livestreamed via the Sedgwick County Cougar YOUTUBE channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg
Good luck to the COUGAR Football Team!
JHS students in Life Skills are working in groups to learn, understand, and teach their peers about the first compenent of Social Emotional Learning. Self-Awareness is the ability to accurately recognize one's own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence our behavior. They went on to share the benefits of Self-Awareness.
Mrs. Monette's Family and Consumer Science students are making breakfast burritos for students to purchase during free topic Friday.
JSD Community...please help keep our school clean and safe! We cleaned up a number of items on our playground this morning including glass that had been shattered into our sand court. We have thoroughly cleaned this but we need help from the community in keeping our playground safe and clean for our children. Thank you for your help!
JHS Sophomores are working on identifying their life centers. They are to make a list about what's important in their life right now. Does it revolve around school? friends? sports?
Then ask themselves, "What matters most to me?" "What do I obsess about?" "What drives me?"
The answers are their life centers. If there is too much emphasis in one area, they will learn that they need more balance in their lives.
Congratulations to the new members of the Julesburg Chapter of the National Honor Society! Front row: Emily Fowler, Chloe Goshe, Kierra Ehnes, Jaymee Lanckriet, Rylie Ingram. Back row: William Jacobs, Jayce Strasser, Aaliyah Ingram, Jensen Renquist, Julia Geschwentner, Hunter Houghton.
SCC High School Varsity and JV Football Schedule for the 2020 Season.
Click on link:
https://5il.co/lsqz
JES October Calendar
5th & 6th grade P.E. class putting their skills to the test in 4 vs. 4 flag football games.
REMINDER:
Julesburg School Picture Day is Monday, October 5th!
Elementary Students - 8-11 a.m.
Jr./Sr. High Students - 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Max Dalton is working on a self-portrait painting. The painting is based on a photo taken of Max wearing his mask capturing the world we currently live in!
October 5-10 Activity Calendar
5th graders viewed the presidential debate and took part in a discussion about current events in America.
K-2 - In our Building Foundations Unit students are moving in general space using paper plates while playing social distancing high 5 freeze tag.
Practicing grid work by playing “Flower Battleship”
Kindergarten working with watercolor.
Fall Reflections Bank Art by 2nd Grade Coming Soon
2nd grade enhancing their fluency by practicing with partners.
Pre-K learning about squares
Highlights from 2nd grade
Students learned about insects by finding a praying mantis. They also tested their knowledge of sink and float by making their own boat out of clay.
The Fall 2020 Esports season is kicking off! The first official League of Legends match is Tuesday, October 6th. Team members this year include: Jayce Strasser, Max Dalton, Luis Gonzales, William Jacobs, Gavin Worley, Austin Buchholz, and Blaze Cozad.
Mr. Javadi’s Juniors debating during English class today at JHS!
The Sophomores held debates in Mr. Javadi’s English class!
October 2020
Julesburg FFA Holiday Fundraiser
High School art students are working on Still Life drawings. They are focusing on shading using different values as well as focusing on drawing with the correct proportions.
Mrs. Monette’s Junior High Career Explorations class giving presentations on careers in agriculture, law, business,marketing and technology.
The following Q and A was created to answer a series of frequently asked questions about the BEST Grant, the new school building project and the bond election. Please click on this link https://5il.co/llsj to access the Q&A summary and thank you for taking the time to be informed on this exciting opportunity for our students, staff, school and community!
The sophomores learned how to use the new microscopes purchased this summer. The microscopes are digital which allows the entire group to participate together. The class also worked on creating slides of inked paper to view.
First grade has been practicing writing our letters. We went outside to practice writing letters with our feet and had a great time!
MC Neal is learning to use a sewing machine to make a camouflage mask during Family and Consumer Science.
Attention 6th-8th grade student-athletes and parents! Junior high football is a GO this fall. There will be a parent meeting Tuesday, September 29th, 7:00 p.m. at Julesburg High School. Please enter through the west doors and wear a mask. Go Cougars!
Look out Dancing with the Stars! Mrs. Jacobs and her JES students have worked hard over the past couple of weeks putting together this great little back-to-school performance. Thank you to Mr. Kevin Jacobs for his help with the video.
Check it out here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPI-Y0lFLUA
We do not own the rights to this song.
Just wanted to give a HUGE shout-out to Josh and Brenda Lechman for nominating the Julesburg School District for a Monsanto funding opportunity. This year, the Julesburg School District was awarded $2,500 to support the purchase of new performance risers. Thank you again to Mr. and Mrs. Lechman and Monsanto!
High School World History class telling Dreamtime stories from indigenous people of Australia.
Kindergarten practicing writing the letter S in shaving cream. These kids giggled and had so much fun!
First grade has been working on the beginning, middle, and end of a story. This week we got to glue pictures on a graphic organizer in order of the story.
Welcome to Fall! Temperature are dropping, leaves are changing, and harvest is in full swing. We understand the time and dedication you have put into ensuring a successful harvest, but hope we can still count on you to help support patients fighting cancer, undergoing transplant surgeries and facing other serious illnesses
Julesburg High School Blood Drive
Monday, Oct. 26, 2020
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
To view available times and to schedule your donation appointment:
Visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “julesburgschools”. You can also call the school at 474-3364 or call 1-800-RedCross to schedule your blood donation appointment.
Our preschool students have been busy learning and exploring! We’ve had fun building block towers, sorting insects by color, and starting on some fall crafts!
Seniors debate about Democracy in Government class.
Austin Buchholz and Ryker Craven work together on their Domestication Timeline in Livestock & Poultry I class. This activity included finding the classification, the place and period of time each animal was domesticated by humans, major dates in the history of domestication in the United States, and the key functions of animals by humans for cattle, goats, horses, poultry, swine, and sheep.
6th graders engaged in a coin-flip activity to learn about and use the scientific method.
Getting back in the swing!
7th grade history class participated in a lively, discussion about the most important characterization in a civilization!
High school art students were given the task of drawing the negative space around various objects. This project is designed to train the artist’s eye to see how shapes and spaces relate to each other. Students had the option to complete their drawing in pencil, colored pencil, or oil pastel.
Autumn Hines-Lanckriet and Demiah Hernandez filming a Colorado Proud Commercial for their Agribusiness class. (Although you cannot see, they are smiling!)
The forensic science class practiced their crime scene skills by searching for evidence hidden in the lawn. They also found evidence in a classroom, the library, and the gym.
The forensic science class practiced their crime scene skills by searching for evidence hidden in the lawn. They also found evidence in a classroom, the library, and the gym.
Activity Calendar for September 21-October 2, 2020
Students in Career Explorations are learning about jobs in technology.
JHS Seniors in Life Skills converse with one another as they work on adjectives to describe themselves to convince an employer why they should be the one hired for a job. How you are viewed by others will also determine what is mentioned in your letters of recommendation for employment as well as scholarships.
Students from Personal Finance class learned about the influence of social media on our spending decisions. They looked for ads on social media and tried to identify the tactic that the influencers were using to get their followers to buy the product that they're endorsing.
REMINDER:
Informational Meeting for 7-12 Grade Students (and Parents)
interested in participating the Fall Season of ESports.
TONIGHT @ 6pm in the Auditorium
Email Ms. Johnson if you are unable to attend but are interested in participating:
johnson_sa@julesburg.org
Kindergarten is working hard on enrichment activities on their I-pads.
ESports INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Thursday, September 17 @ 6pm
JHS Auditorium
Students and parents of students interested in participating in the Fall Season should plan to attend! Games include League of Legends and Rocket League.
Email Ms. Johnson with any questions-
johnson_sa@julesburg.org
Pre-K class sorting by color
Pre-K class counting using a fives frame
The Julesburg Early Education Center Preschool received some extremely exciting news this week. The William Stretesky Foundation has graciously awarded us a grant to support the tuition needs of our families for their children to attend our preschool. We cannot thank the foundation enough for their support of our children and their education.
Preschool is in full swing! So happy to be back in the classroom!
7th-11th Grade History classes are creating timeline artifacts for the classroom timeline.
Students in Family & Consumer Science are learning to make face masks.
Students are using blended learning to learn about Geometry.
The Julesburg School District Remembers~
Today is Patriot Day, a day set aside to honor the memory of nearly 3,000 people who died during one of the most horrific terrorist attacks in our nation's history.
Do you remember where/what you were doing on September 11th, 2001?
7th grade Art students are practicing their observational drawing skills by studying the small objects in front of them and drawing them in their sketchbooks!
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is still available in Colorado!
Pandemic EBT, or P-EBT, provides families with children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals and attend a school participating in the National School Lunch Program with funds to help purchase food. This benefit is being distributed because students missed essential meals while schools were closed due to the pandemic this spring. Families can receive up to $279 per eligible child to supplement their food budget, regardless of immigration status.
Households that were receiving SNAP during the months of March, April, and May may not need to take any action; their P-EBT benefits may have automatically been loaded onto the EBT card they already have. Families with eligible children who did not receive SNAP during those months or who did not receive the automatic payment need to apply online to receive this benefit. The deadline to apply is September 23rd. Visit coloradopeak.force.com/PEBT to learn more and apply for P-EBT today! Please contact your child's school if you need another copy of your child's state student ID.
As we are in week two of school, this is such a great reminder to teachers and parents that kids are human, too! Kids need down time, rest, and extra sleep. And sometimes they are just grumpy and that's ok! We ALL have those days!
The 8th grade learned about models. They used Google 3D models on their phones to explore realistic virtual models.
Getting back into the groove of art making by creating “automatic drawings”! Students practice different mark making techniques with their eyes closed them add color and texture to their drawings.
So excited to have kids back in the buildings!! Kindergarten is hard at work learning about rules and laws.
Attention Julesburg families with children ages one to 18! The USDA announced that the Summer Food Service Program can continue to operate this fall while school is in session through as late as December 31, 2020 dependent on available funding. The Julesburg School District is able to continue to serve breakfast and lunch to ALL children (ages one through 18). Parents/guardians will be able to pick up a free breakfast and lunch daily for their child(ren) at Julesburg Elementary School at 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday beginning Tuesday, September 8th. At the time of pick-up, you will need to remain in your vehicle and a staff member will bring the meal to your car. If you would like to take part in this service and your child is not already enrolled in the Julesburg School District, please fill out this form below. You only need to fill out this form once. Parents of students currently enrolled in the district do NOT need to fill out this form. Please click on the link below to access and complete the form.
https://forms.gle/uTQoFACqJzNGwbAf9
Julesburg High School is partnered with this state approved online Driver's Ed course!
The Julesburg Early Education Center is accepting applications to fill a full-time early education teaching assistant/aide position. Early education experience is desired and applicant must be (or willing to be) early childhood teacher (group leader) qualified. Compensation package for this position includes health insurance benefits and PERA retirement plan.
Applications can be found on-line at www.julesburg.org under “Documents”, "Applications". Position is open until filled. (Julesburg RE-1 is an Equal opportunity employer)
September 7-18, 2020 Activity Calendar
What: A meeting for all high school girls who are interested in participating in athletics for the 2020/2021 school year.
When: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Where: Thompson Park in Julesburg
Why: To discuss the upcoming athletic seasons.
Good evening JES Parents/Guardians! I just wanted to congratulate our students and families for a terrific first day back! The day went very smoothly considering all of the changes that took place this year. It was so wonderful to see our students again. Please click on the link below to see the Julesburg Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook. This is our general school handbook so it does not necessarily reflect the changes we made this year to best meet the health and safety requirements of our students and staff. Those changes include, the grab and go breakfast at the end of the day for the next morning, lunch in the classroom, arrival and dismissal procedures, curriculum, social distancing, etc. Those changes were listed in the back-to-school letter that was sent to all parents a couple of weeks ago. If you would like a hard copy of this handbook and/or the back-to-school letter, please email Rhonda Palic at palic_rh@julesburg.org or call the elementary school at 970-474-3364 to request a copy. Thank you again for preparing your children for a terrific first day back.
Link to the JES Handbook:
https://5il.co/kiiq
7-12 Parents,
Please complete and return the Student and Parent/Guardian iPad/Laptop User & Internet Access Agreement. Students will only be allowed to take their laptops home if they have returned the form along with the $40 yearly insurance fee. We want our students to be able to take their laptops home tomorrow after school, so please send your student with the completed form and the $40. Thank you!
7-12 Parents,
Many of our teachers have chosen to utilize an online curriculum platform for their classes. In this Blended Learning environment, students will learn from the teacher in traditional ways. Your student will also learn using online tools. Please watch the following tutorial to familiarize yourself with the K12 platform: https://www.help.k12.com/s/article/Online-Middle-and-High-School-Tour
If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Renquist at renquist_ry@julesburg.org
September 2020
JES Families...just a reminder, we will have our scheduled supply drop off on Monday, August 31st from 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Elementary students' first official day of school will be Tuesday, September 1st. Please see your individual scheduled time that was sent to you in the mail. You will drop off your child's supplies at their grade level entry/dismissal location. Please see the map attached. Also, please note the times for classes to enter and dismiss. These staggered times assist our staff and students from multiple grade levels to not congregate in the hallways. Thank you and we look forward to a great 2020-2021 school year!
Daily Parent to Child COVID-19 Symptom Screening
Parents,
Please conduct a daily symptom screening with your children before sending them to school! The more proactive we ALL are with monitoring symptoms, the better chance we will have to stay in school!
Thank you!
Parents and Students:
Please watch the following video containing important information regarding the first day of school:
https://youtu.be/5OR6Gg4h3Bw
Weekly Calendar
August 24th-September 7th, 2020
August 2020 Calendar
Janet Coyne made 297 masks for our students. As you can see, these masks are absolutely beautiful. Our students will love them! Thank you Janet Coyne for your generosity!!!
The Julesburg School District will not be serving breakfast each morning in the elementary cafeteria or at the high school each day due to the challenges of social distancing related to Covid-19. Instead, we will record a breakfast count each morning during attendance and will prepare a breakfast that will be delivered to your child (in their classroom) at the end of each school day. This breakfast will be for the next morning. In order to get a more accurate count, please fill out the the form indicating your intent for your child to receive a breakfast at the end of each school day. Students qualifying for free and reduced meals will still receive a free breakfast. Students not qualifying for free and/or reduced meals can still request a breakfast and will be charged the breakfast cost of $1.60. By filling out this form, this verifies your permission for your child to request a breakfast each morning. You only need to fill this out once. Please click on the link below to sign up for breakfast.
https://forms.gle/iA9SU2Vbf5gBMC3Q6
Julesburg School District Families,
Please click on the link below to read information and reminders pertinent to the upcoming start of the new school year. We are excited to see our students back in-person and get the New Year started!
Link: https://5il.co/jz8e
Julesburg School District Families,
Please click on the link below to read information and reminders pertinent to the upcoming start of the new school year. We are excited to see our students back in-person and get the New Year started!
Link: https://5il.co/jz8e
JES Families, welcome back to the 2020-2021 school year. We are looking forward to seeing our students soon. Please click on the link below for information regarding our back-to-school plans specific to the elementary school. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at our NEW number at 970-474-3364 (elementary phone number). As you know, things are ever-changing as we navigate through these uncertain times, so please continue to watch for updates via text messaging, our website (www.julesburg.org) and our Facebook page. Thank you!
Link to our back-to-school letter:
https://5il.co/jp8p
August 17, 2020
Dear Julesburg Jr./Sr. High School Parents and Students,
As a JHS graduate, I am both honored and excited to be your new 7-12 Principal. My parents are Randy and Susan. I have two siblings. Kerri lives in McCook with her husband, Andy and their three children. Matthew, and his wife, Anna, live in Loveland. They have three children. My wife, Alissa, will be working as our Online/Ag Learning Facilitator and as the Head Coach for the High School Volleyball team. We have five children. Our oldest, Dylan will be a freshman at Regis University. Jensen will be a sophomore. Tate is entering the 7th grade. Addison will be a 5th grader and our youngest, Jace, is excited about 2nd grade.
We are excited to announce the arrival of two new teachers. Ms. Brianne Foreman taught Social Studies in the Denver metro area. Our new English teacher, Mr. Peyman Javadi is an experienced teacher that has been approved to teach College English and Public Speaking to JHS students through NJC. I am excited for these two new teachers to join our outstanding returning staff members.
While this school year will be different from school years in the past, the School Board and Administrative team have been working hard to ensure students can safely return. Here are some of the changes for the upcoming school year:
· The first day of school will begin with a virtual assembly during first period.
· Students who want a school breakfast will be given one after school for the next day.
· Students will enter the school at 8 am through the exterior door of their first period class.
· 7-12 students may eat at the lunch room or stay at the high school for a grab-and-go style lunch. Social distancing requirements will be enforced. Students will be allowed to leave campus for lunch.
· Since it is impossible to maintain social distancing, lockers will not be issued. Students will take their supplies with them to each class. Teachers may have designated areas for students to leave supplies.
· Masks will be recommended, unless required by the Governor’s Executive Order.
· Students will not be allowed to congregate while on school property.
· Good hygiene is recommended. Students should wash their hands or use sanitizer regularly.
· Traffic during passing periods will be limited to one-way traffic. Signs will be posted.
· Restroom usage will be regulated to make sure there are not too many students using the bathrooms at the same time due to small space limitations in the restrooms.
· Students need to bring their own water and water bottles from home. There is one water bottle filing station located in the gym that students may use to fill their water bottle throughout the day.
· Parents are encouraged to take their child’s temperature before sending their student to school. If the child has a fever or is exhibiting unexplained COVID-19 symptoms, then the child must stay home.
· If a student becomes ill at school, he/she will be sent to a quarantine room until a parent or guardian can come to school to pick the student up.
Please keep in mind, your child’s health and well-being were at the forefront of every decision that was made. On a personal note, I can’t wait to introduce myself and my family to those of you who don’t already know us. If I can be of any assistance to you, please email me or call me at (970) 474-3364.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ryan Renquist
Julesburg Junior/Senior High School Supplies
7th Graders will be taking Pre-Algebra. For this class, your student will need the following:
· Scientific Calculator (can be purchased at school for $15)
· Protractor & Ruler (can be purchased at school for $5)
For all other classes:
· Notebooks
· Pens/Pencils
· Durable set of headphones or ear buds that will be used daily
· Bring an 8 character password for your laptop computer. Make sure it’s one you will remember.
· Mask
What Families Can Do During the COVID-19 Pandemic
● Send your child to school with a clean mask daily. (if required by the Executive Order of the Governor)● Understand that these guidelines are determined by health, educational and community professionals in an effort to care for your child, considering the physical environment, time spent in school, and the potential risk to the health of our students, staff and families. ● Take family members' temperatures twice daily. If temperature reaches 99.4, keep your child home for 48 hours, with 24 hours of no temperature without fever reducing medication. ○ Keep your child home if they have an unexplained fever, cough, cold or flu symptoms, and have them return only when these symptoms have subsided for 48 hours, with 24 hours of no temperature without aid of fever reducing medication. ● Create a family plan: ○ In case your child is sent home from school/bus due to high temperature or is required to be quarantined or isolated. ○ In the event schools close for a 14-day quarantine. ● Talk to your child about changes they may notice at school, reinforcing that these measures are in place to preserve their health, and the health of those around them. ● As always, please reinforce the importance of respecting the responsibility of teachers and staff to maintain order in the classroom, the hallway, and other campus areas. ● Prepare to adapt to change. 2 ○ From March 13, 2020 to today, we know that things evolve quickly, and schedule modifications and/or closures may be unavoidable. ● Understand that we are here to assist you with your child’s educational needs. ● Know that you as a guardian and parent have the right to keep your child home at any time as you assess risk as it relates to your family.
Please click on the links below for school guidance related to Covid-19:
Should I send my child to school?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VdL-vLQF9t1WQTYwFv8-Tmh_Dcvkbizf/view
Sick students/staff at school:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u5i6AuwKh1rUx_xqb-TGV7O69l3BKWAB/view
Return to School or Not:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aPvb3SbImc3UXUkrmdrQUIDIe_B8yK0-/view
JES Families, please click on the link below to access the 2020-2021 JES school supply list. Please note on the supply list that the elementary will not have school on August 31st in order to have families drop off supplies. Julesburg Elementary School Students' first day will be September 1st. A more detailed back-to-school letter will be sent out soon with a time to drop off your supplies on the 31st. We can't wait to see our students!
School Supply List: https://5il.co/j9qz
Dear Julesburg School District Families,
After months of careful planning, we are ready and eager to begin school in-person with our students on Monday, August 31st!
We have and continue to work tirelessly to develop academic and operational plans that will allow us to be together safely in-person while at school.
Our teachers are working diligently to plan and implement high quality in-person learning for our students that can be delivered in a combination of in-person and asynchronous methods that will enable our students to have high quality learning experiences both in school and outside of school if we need to transition to a remote teaching/learning environment.
It is important for us all to take the personal responsibility to mitigate the risks of transmitting the COVID-19 virus by following the health measures outlined in the Julesburg School District Restart Plan. The most important thing we ALL can do to protect each other is to conduct daily temperature checks, be mindful of COVID-19 symptoms and quickly have those symptoms evaluated by a doctor before potentially sharing them with others.
School operations, teaching and learning will indeed be a little different this year, but we are confident that by following some common sense risk mitigation strategies, we can safely return to a more “normal” school year.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Shawn C. Ehnes Superintendent
ehnes@julesburg.org
(970) 474-3365
Click on Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T7nP5L0quPxz4ULxcmH2EclW_BLH6aQF_02xtUyGjN8/edit?usp=sharing
The Julesburg School District is planning to continue the COVID-19 emergency free food service through August 28, 2020. This is available to any child ages 1 through 18 years of age. You do not need to qualify for free or reduced meals to utilize this service. This will continue to be a Grab-n-Go Style. Lunch & Breakfast (for the next morning) will need to be picked up at the elementary school from 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. daily (Monday - Friday). Food will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Please fill out this survey if you plan to utilize this emergency food service. You do NOT need to complete this survey again if you have already done so for June and/or July. If you have already signed up and want to discontinue food service in August, please email Rhonda Palic at palic_rh@julesburg.org.
Link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/6JGLxdxbdQW3Lsr78
Attention Julesburg Jr. High / High School Students:
Registration is underway for fall classes. If you are a 9th – 12th grade student please check your student email account and fill out the registration form using the link that has been provided to you. If you have questions about your options or need assistance registering for classes please contact Mrs. Ehnes at Ehneski@Julesburg.org she is here to help you!!
7th Graders: please click on this link and register here. https://forms.gle/dHU7iat2pyKMAzcY7
8th Graders: please click on this link and register here.
https://forms.gle/rZyit9nqgPhXrUAR9
Enjoy the rest of your summer!!!
The Julesburg School District plans to return to in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year, following all required health and safety protocols. In an effort to plan accordingly, we need for parents/guardians of JSD students to complete this form and submit no later than July 17, 2020. Please fill out a separate form for each of your children so we can organize by grade level. More specific and detailed information will be sent out to parents/guardians as we get closer to beginning of the school year. Please email Ryan Renquist at renquist_ry@julesburg.org or Rhonda Palic at palic_rh@julesburg.org with any questions you may have. Thank you and we look forward to seeing your child in the fall.
Link for Junior High School Students:
https://forms.gle/S2NMF4hpTUevAFSG7
Link for Elementary Students:
https://forms.gle/Z4tugqvBSCTiJXRq8
Julesburg High School Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony will LIVE Stream on our Facebook page this Saturday at 2pm. Join us in recognizing this year’s graduates.
Click the link below to visit our FB page:
https://m.facebook.com/julesburgschooldistrict/
Just wanted to send the Northeastern Colorado Health Department another HUGE thank you for funding our summer 2020 student health and wellness bags. JES families, please send photos to palic_rh@julesburg.org so we can share our gratitude and experiences with the health department. Stay well and enjoy your summer!
Does your child receive free or reduced-price school meals during the school year, or do you believe you may now qualify based on a recent income change? Pandemic-EBT, or P-EBT, can help you feed your family while schools are closed. You will receive a card with approximately $279 per eligible child that you can use to purchase food at stores that accept EBT. If you already receive SNAP benefits and are eligible for P-EBT, these funds will automatically load into your existing account. If you do not currently receive SNAP benefits, apply here for P-EBT today: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/p-ebt
Your choice of Driver’s Education is an important milestone in your student’s life. Summer break is an excellent time for students 14 ½ and older to start taking classes for a Colorado permit. Proper preparation prepares your teen to make the decisions necessary to drive safely and confidently for life.
During COVID-19 you have two great options!
LIVE ONLINE (using Zoom) or SELF-PACED ONLINE
• Our LIVE ONLINE 30 HOURS DRIVER’S EDUCATION COURSE using Zoom Technology is available to you at a discount! The current cost of this course is $199 – but for Julesburg High School students it is only $99! This course is like being in the classroom, with the ability to interact and ask questions of the instructor, take quizzes and more. Flexible dates and times are available.
Student must be 14 ½ to begin the course.
Call 720-496-2247 to register.
**Students over 15 are eligible to take the 4-hour Expanded Driver Awareness Course
LIVE Online.
• Our SELF-PACED 30 HOURS DRIVER’S EDUCATION COURSE. Work from anywhere there is internet and anytime! Only $55 for Julesburg High School students! Register online at https://julesburghs.bedrivingus.com/affiliate/partner/index/enroll
**Students over 16 may enroll in the untimed Express Colorado Driver’s Ed Course.
With no known end date in this fight against coronavirus, the American Red Cross urgently needs your help to ensure blood products are readily available for patients.
If you’re healthy and feeling well, please schedule your next blood donation now.
The Julesburg High School bood drive will be Monday, June 22 from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Fire Hall.
To schedule an appointment, call or text Sadie at 970-571-3677.
The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 of the Julesburg High School will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 2:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Graduates will be allowed to invite two guests to this ceremony per state regulations. Should the state regulations change prior to June 27th, the graduates will be notified.
The Julesburg School District remembers and recognizes the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives while serving our country and protecting our freedom!
Last one on one of the 2019-2020 School year! We made it!
First grade has been studying about oceans. We got to do an experiment to help us learn about density by putting an egg in fresh water compared to an egg in salt water.
High School End of Year Checkout
Tuesday, May 26th
9th Grade ONLY - (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
10th Grade ONLY - (10 a.m. - Noon)
11th Grade ONLY - (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
NOTE: Come to the North Main Entrance Door of the HS School!
Bring with you:
• Money to pay for school charges (lunch, music, art, etc.)
• Computer and Charging Cord
• Library Books
• Athletic Uniforms
• Textbooks
• Any other school owned property
• Band Practice Books/Band Shirt
Note: We will have everything from your locker in a bag for you to take home with you!
Jr. High End of Year Checkout
Thursday, May 21st
7th Grade - (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
8th Grade - (10 a.m.- Noon)
Note: Come to the North Main Entrance Door of the HS School!
Bring with you:
• Money to pay for school charges (lunch, shop, music, art, etc.)
• Computer and Charging Cord
• Library Books
• Athletic Uniforms
• Textbooks
• Any other school owned property
• Band Practice Books/Band Shirts
Note: We will have everything from your locker in a bag for you to pick up and take home with you!
Food Service Clarification-Food distribution will be from 11:00-12:00 this week (5/18-5/22). If you are needing food service beginning 5/26 though 6/30, please sign up on the link that was sent on 5/18 by Wed., 5/20. Beginning 5/26, food pick-up will be from 11:45-12:15.
It's Mental Health Monday! Coronavirus is taking a toll on many of us, students and adults, alike. This article talks about how you can take care of your mental health in a time of uncertainty.
https://afsp.org/story/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty
JHS Class of 2020 Congratulations!
Although we are unable to be together today, we want to honor our Seniors who have worked so hard for so many years. We are proud of you all and cannot wait to see all the great things each one of you accomplish after high school.
The Julesburg School District honors the service and sacrifice of our men and women currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. We would like to especially recognize two of our very own Class of 2020 Graduating Seniors Ronnie Westerbuhr and Sirissa Casady who will be serving in the United States Army!
Kindergarten sharing their love during their last Zoom meeting 💜💜
What a year!!
The Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) Board has recommended to the State Board of Education that the Julesburg School District's grant application to build a new $40 Million PK-12 School be awarded and funded by either cash or lease/purchase financing under the current $160M appropriation. With potential cuts to that appropriation proposed in the delayed legislative session, the Julesburg School District's new school project may move to being the first "backup" project if $30M or more is cut from the current $160M BEST Grant funding appropriation.
Our butterflies hatched in second grade! I will release them after a few days. This helped the students to study and understand life cycles!
Had another JES cutie having fun with our National Field Day!!!
Kindergarten having their last check-in for the year with Mrs. Dickey😊
8th graders trying to perfect their Persuasive Presentations 😌
Third graders went on a virtual field trip to space and learned how slime acts differently in zero-gravity.
First grade science experiments. “The bouncy egg”
Just a few more field day photos. Thank you for sharing your field day fun with us!
And...a few more field day fun photos.
Field Day Fun!
Field Day 2020
Field Day 2020
Field Day 2020
JES National Field Day Pictures
More Field Day Pictures
Thank you to all of our families and staff for participating in our National Field Day activities. We hope you all had a great time and will continue to use those activities throughout the summer!
The sophomores presented their solutions in simplifying complex fractions to prepare for a quiz in Advanced Algebra.
Good morning! It’s Mental Health Monday! Use this handout to help discuss mental health in your home. Please always feel free to reach out.
https://5il.co/g1b9
Junior English Turning in their Narratives while wishing Fabian a Happy Birthday! 😁
Even more frogs 🐸
More frogs 🐸!!
Kindergarten made frogs today! 😊
More 5th grade Catapults!
5th grade is learning about Simple Machines! Their STEM project this week was to make a Catapult that used energy from rubber bands to launch something 25 ft! These guys stepped up to the challenge! Great Job 5th Grade! Here are a few of the Catapults!
The JHS Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020 scheduled to occur on Sunday, May 17th @ 1:30 p.m. has been postponed.
Due to the Governor's order, restricting gatherings to be less than 10 people, the Julesburg High School Graduation for the Class of 2020 has two additional alternate dates. These dates are contingent upon the Governor's future decision around the number of people that are allowed to gather.
1) Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00 p.m.
2) Saturday, June 27th @ 2:00 p.m
Details to follow . . . . . . .
Thank you Julesburg Board of Education, we greatly appreciate your ongoing support and leadership!
Remember to reach out to your school counselor, teacher, or another trusted adult if you are feeling down and need some help. We are here for you!
Mrs. Dickey dickey_ta@julesburg.org
Mrs. Ehnes ehneski@julesburg.org
Colorado Crisis Services: Text "TALK" to 38255
More thank you notes for essential workers from second grade. You are our heros!
Second grade got to grab a snack and a drink and go on a virtual field trip to the Statue of Liberty! A huge thank you to Brycce Wilber for sharing a slideshow of his trip to Washington D.C. We also listened to some videos of interviews with immigrant students! Great questions and discussions.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! Please comment on this Post and let our Teachers know how much they are appreciated!
5th grade’s second stem challenge was to make a boat out of tin foil that would hold 25 pennies and float at least 5 seconds!
Join us next week for Virtual Spirit Week at Julesburg Elementary School! We are so excited for the kids to take part in "At Home" National Field Day on Friday, May 8. To get the kids excited for that day of fun and fitness, we will have dress up days during the week of May 4-8.
"AT HOME" National Field Day
Friday, May 8th
Preschool has had a great time in our daily Zoom sessions. This week we talked about feelings, looked for same/different and drew a fish together.
Here are some more thank you notes to our essential workers. Thank you for your service.
I’m so proud of the second graders that have written thank you notes to our essential workers. Your service means so much!
Thank you Mrs. Paiz for your creative art ideas!! Loved the end product! ❤️
Breakout Rooms Readings on their K12 Chapter- Rhetorical and Logical Fallacies. They were very productive with their screen sharing!
First Graders learned how to reduce, reuse, and recycle for Earth Day.
First Graders talked about Earth Day and made self portraits out of nature.
Kindergarten practiced following directions by doing directed drawings. 😊😊😊
Drawings by senior, Tyler Lanckriet. Art students completed drawings using everyday objects in the style of artist Victor Nunes. Tyler will be attending the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design next year, majoring in 2D Animation!
Notice of Virtual School Board Meeting
Julesburg School District
Thursday, April 23rd @ 5:15 p.m.
Per the Governor’s Executive Order, suspending in-person learning in public and private schools across the state for the remainder of the current school year and to maintain compliance with the current stay at home order, The Julesburg Board of Education will be conducting a special meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 23rd. The meeting will be conducted entirely via videoconferencing. The public can attend the meeting telephonically and hear the discussion at the meeting by dialing (701) 802-5410 and entering Access Code 250173#.
Agenda:
Updates/discussion related to COVID-19
The seventh graders played a game on Kahoot! to practice their math skills of converting percent to decimal and vice versa.
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
The Governor’s most recent Executive Order now requires all schools to remain closed to in-person learning for the remainder of the current school year. The Julesburg School District will continue to provide on-line learning and meals to our students through May 22nd of the current school year.
In conjunction with this Executive Order, all remaining in-person school and athletic events/activities are cancelled and all school facilities will remain closed through the remainder of the current school year.
At some point this summer, we are hopeful that we will be allowed to host an in-person traditional graduation ceremony to honor the Class of 2020 and resume other traditional summer time school and athletic related activities.
As you are aware, this is an ever changing situation and we will continue to communicate as state, local and health agencies keep us informed of new public health safety guidelines. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or need further assistance with any other challenges you may facing as a result of this crisis.
Shawn Ehnes
Superintendent
Julesburg School District Re-1
Juniors in Life Skills today were placed into breakout rooms today to work through a practical problem using the REASON process. Practical problems are complex problems because they involve thoughts, feelings, emotions, and values.
Students in Family and Consumer Science are sharing their reports on Foodborne illnesses using Google slides.
Comp & Reading presenting their Advertisement/Campaign Posters for their Cold War Events! They did so well at thinking creatively!
We had been learning about Motion. Brody took the time to make a marble track to illustrate Motion in Action! 😊
Kindergarten was busy today making our online school of fish 🐟 swimming through Zoom! Thank you Mrs. Paiz and parents!! We had fun!!
Preschool had a great second week of blended home learning! We had a lesson on patterns and read a counting book about monsters! We finished our week with a bunny drawing!
5th and 6th graders were charged with creating a table made of paper to hold at least 3-5 pounds. 5th grader Turner Weisshaar created a paper table that held 170 pounds!
Some math students are solving story problems on factors using the Khan Academy site.
First graders worked hard last week on the ou and ow sounds. Great job!!
Junior, Jared Ehmke, presents his Land Art project via Zoom. High school art students have been working on a Land Art project inspired by artists like Andy Goldsworthy. Using natural items found in their backyard they were to create a visual interesting composition.
The sophomores practicing thesis statements as they hear about other classmates topics!
Kindergarten worked so hard this week during their zoom meetings that for math today we decided to get up and move and do some Jack Hartmann videos. Good job kindergarten!
Mindfulness Monday- Quote of the Week! Let's all work together to focus on the good this week. Let this quote inspire you as we all get through this time together. Students will be receiving their Second Step Lessons via email every Monday. Please contact me if you need anything.
The Sophomore Class participate in Free Topic Friday as they continue to learn about eLearning, COVID-19, and other worldly issues that impact them directly.
Please visit this link https://bit.ly/2VcYmOn for all COVID-19 updates, information, and additional resources. You can also access this information via the Julesburg School District website and the Julesburg School District app. You can download the app for iPhone here: https://apple.co/2ZlfF0m or for Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2ZjiyPm
The eighth graders are learning about Operations on Radical Expressions in their Algebra 1 class. They played tic-tac-toe against each other to practice what they learned.
This week, Junior High Art students were tasked with collecting objects from around their house to create a color wheel that follows the ROYGBIV order. This is an introduction to color theory that they will continue to build on as we move forward!
COVID-19 Update: Governor Polis has extended his Executive Order suspending in-person instruction until April 30. During his press conference today, he reiterated that in-person instruction is unlikely to resume this year.
The freshmen class worked in a live session during science this morning discussing what they know, how they feel, and questions they have about COVID-19. We also began our discussion about using reliable sources to answer questions about the virus and being critical of information! Loving that I get to interact with the students even from a distance!
(Part 2/2) Just before spring break, our high school girls participated in the 1st Sonia Kovalevksy Day at Colorado State University. At this event, young women were given the opportunity to explore what mathematics can offer in a different format than a traditional classroom setting. The students learned about ongoing research in mathematics and took part in fun workshops like the games of SET and Hackenbush, the probability involved in winning rock-paper-scissors and Let’s Make a Deal (Monty Hall), and cryptography where they decoded hidden messages.
(Part 1/2) Just before spring break, our high school girls participated in the 1st Sonia Kovalevksy Day at Colorado State University. At this event, young women were given the opportunity to explore what mathematics can offer in a different format than a traditional classroom setting. The students learned about ongoing research in mathematics and took part in fun workshops like the games of SET and Hackenbush, the probability involved in winning rock-paper-scissors and Let’s Make a Deal (Monty Hall), and cryptography where they decoded hidden messages.
Reminder: TODAY!
Parents/Guardians of 7th-12th Grade students, please click on the below link to see important information related to when, where and how to pick up your student's school supplies, band instrument & art kit. https://forms.gle/dXtK7DSq6jWsstsFA
Parents/Guardians of 7th-12th Grade students, please click on the below link to see important information related to when, where and how to pick up your student's school supplies, band instrument & art kit. https://forms.gle/dXtK7DSq6jWsstsFA
Julesburg Jr./Sr. High School Parents/Guardians and Students,
Please click on the link below to access important information related to being prepared for blended online teaching and learning for all 7th-12th grade students starting Monday, March 30th. https://5il.co/e76e
Education is categorized as an "essential business" and The Julesburg Schools will continue to prepare/deliver distance learning, prepare/provide meals for our students and perform essential functions as needed provided social distancing of six-feet per person is maintained.
Parents that have completed the online survey requesting the use of a school iPad for their student(s) at home for online learning should pull up curbside to the front main entrance of the elementary school, stay in your vehicle and we will bring your student(s) iPad(s) to you!
JSD families...if you have already signed up for breakfast and lunch during the school closure, we have you confirmed and will have your meals prepared each day for you to pick up. There is no need to sign up daily. Thank you and let us know if you have any further questions.
Today 11 a.m. - Noon; Free Breakfast and Lunch Pickup at the elementary, stay in your car curbside in front of the Elementary Main Entrance, we will bring your meals to your car curbside. Click on below link to request FREE breakfast & lunch.
https://forms.gle/t2z6ar4namoEHuqU8
Dear Julesburg School District students, parents, staff and community members, Please click on the link below to read how the Julesburg School District is proceeding with planning for continued teaching/learning during the COVID-19 virus school closure. https://5il.co/dz3h
CONGRATULATIONS to Kelby Garrett and Kierra Evans for being recognized for their artwork in the Youth Art Month Show, sponsored by The Art Society and the Ogallala Optimists at the Petrified Wood Gallery. Kelby Garrett was awarded 1st Place in the Junior class, as well as Honorable Mention for two of his other pieces. Kierra Evans was awarded with Honorable Mention for her work!
Governor Jared Polis has issued an executive order suspending in-person learning in public and private schools across the state from March 23 to April 17.
Read the full release here: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/colorado-takes-further-action-address-public-health-threat-covid-19 #edcolo #COVID19colorado
The Julesburg School District during school closure for the COVID-19 virus will be providing free breakfast and lunch beginning Monday, March 23rd. Click on the link below and submit survey no later than March 20th if you plan to participate.
https://forms.gle/t2z6ar4namoEHuqU8
The Julesburg School District during school closure for the COVID-19 virus will be providing free breakfast and lunch beginning Monday, March 23rd. Click on the link below and submit survey no later than March 20th if you plan to participate.
https://forms.gle/t2z6ar4namoEHuqU8
Dear Julesburg School District students, parents, staff and community members,
Please click on the link below to read how the Julesburg School District is responding the COVID-19 virus.
https://5il.co/dtjc
The 9th grade finished off last week with a competition in science. They constructed and tested cars to see who was the most precise and whose car could travel the farthest.
More from the day of play with second grade.
More photos of our Day of Play.
JES students played today and had so much fun participating in Global School Play Day.
Day of play was so much fun!!
Day of Play-Indoor Activities
Celebrating Global Day of Play with 5th grade
Third graders are teaching first graders about polygons using straws and twist ties.
Day of Play-Outdoor Activities
K-5th families (those who signed up for the LEGO Minecraft Day on March 19th), the event has been cancelled. The Play Well Staff will be emailing families informing them of this as well as refunding them their full registration amount. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to get it back in our area in the future.
March16-28 Activity Calendar
The Julesburg Ag/FFA students visited the Kinnie and Lechman farms to learn about the operation of traditional family farms and operate farm equipment. Special thanks goes out to Kelly and Martha Kinnie and Josh Lechman!
Today the 8th grade art students are working on defining and drawing negative space as a way to hone their drawing skills!
Real talk and real people dealing with real anxiety. As it turns out, talking is the best thing for anxiety. Come learn more at a FREE viewing of ANGST.
March 24th @ 7pm in the JHS Auditorium.
In celebration of Read Across America Week, Kindergarten and 5th grade paired up to read
Thank you to all parents who joined us for our Coffee Talk this morning about the Benefits of Play! It’s great to have a moment to talk about ways to engage our kids in unstructured play. The next Coffee Talk will be on April 3. Jamie Soucie from the Colorado School Safety Resource Center will be our guest speaker. She will be speaking about online safety and laws that concern our kids. Parents of students of all ages are welcome to attend!!
The Fancloth orders from the Class of 2021 are in! Students should be delivering your orders soon. Contact Ms. Johnson if you are missing any items or if you don't receive your order within a week.
The Final Project for the 8th grade Students
In celebration of Read Across America Week, third graders enjoyed dressing as twins for Twin Day.
3/8-3/15/2020 Activity Calendar
Jamie Soucie of the Colorado School Safety Resource Center presented to the JHS students about the importance of Internet Safety. The students were equipped with a multitude of resources, educational videos and materials following the presentation
6th grade is doing some team building skills for Second Step with Mrs. Dickey!
5th graders are hatching chickens ! Thank you to the Reichman’s for bringing in eggs and letting us watch the process of them hatching. The kids have really enjoyed the experience. As of today we have 14 babies
Second graders are learning about standard and nonstandard units of measurement by measuring the classroom head to foot and discussing which way is more accurate.
We were proud to welcome the mayor of Julesburg, Mr. Hoschouer, to second grade to teach us his duties and the duties of the town. We learned what protocols are taken when issues arrive. This matched up well with both our social studies standards and our main story in reading. Thank you again Mr. Mayor for coming to our class and all you do for our town.
Indoor running club kept our runners active on a cold day 😊
Kindergarten continues to review teen numbers by playing a game callled “On and Off the Board.”
Second grade made elephant toothpaste to show changes that happen quickly over time in our Earth Science unit.
JES is gearing up for Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America Week, March 2nd-6th. Check it out...
March 2020 Calendar
Kindergarten finished up their unit on understanding the numbers 1-100 by finding hearts and filling in a 100’s grid.
Congratulations to Megan Lindsay for her 1st place finish in the individual Horse Judging CDE (Career Development Event) event for Julesburg FFA!
Hee Yeal Lee placed 10th place in the individual Food Science CDE for Julesburg FFA. Way to Go!
The FFA CDE events are a way students can showcase knowledge of agriculture content areas, develop critical thinking/effective decision-making skills, and to promote communication of ideas. The CDE events occur at the local, state, and national levels. The students on these CDE judging teams will continue to study, practice, and participate in horse judging and food science, this spring, hosted by local schools. The Julesburg FFA CDE teams will then participate in state CDEs in May, at Colorado State University.
The Sedgwick County girl's district basketball game vs Akron will be played at 6pm in Julesburg tonight as the visibility and road conditions will be safe for teams to travel this afternoon.
Due to continued poor weather conditions, there will be no school at Julesburg Today, February 25th. We will evaluate weather and road conditions later this afternoon to determine if things have cleared out enough to be safe for the District basketball game tonight at 6 p.m.
Due to continued weather conditions, there will be no school at Julesburg Today, February 25th. We will evaluate weather and road conditions later this afternoon to determine if things have cleared out enough to be safe for the District basketball game tonight at 6 p.m.
The Julesburg School District will have a late start at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25th due to weather!
Today is your last chance to order your Cougar Gear from the Class of 2021! Help us reach the 200 item goal!!!
Visit the link below to make your order
https://fancloth.shop/BZRSN
2/24-2/29/20 Activity Calendar
Ever wonder what goes on in an after-school teacher (staff) meeting? Here, the JES Teacher Impact Teams are using a student work analysis protocol to determine where students need more support and enrichment along with discussing ideas for adjusting instructional practice with other teachers. This protocol helps teachers better understand how students experience the tasks given and how the grade level learning intentions are reflected in student responses.
Thank you to the Missoula Children’s Theater Leaders and the Hippodrome for the great workshop on comedy for our students. Also...nice work up there Pat Pepperjack (aka Mrs. Harens).
3rd graders transformed into superheroes in celebration of their 100th day of school. They decorated their capes with 100 items.
Preschool spent some time exploring our senses this past week. Their favorite part was the taste test!
The new ESports team competed in their first official League of Legends matches today against Valor Christian! They will compete every Tuesday and the Rocket League players will compete every Thursday.
100th Day of School Collections for Second Grade
A great big thank you to Daniel Palic for teaching the second grade students about soil health, erosion, and much much more!
February 14th was not only the 100th day of school, but for 5th graders it was the 1000th day of school for them! WOW!! They enjoyed doing a STEM project where they were given several different supplies and had to come up with a design using 1000 different pieces
Kindergarten is working on understanding the numbers 0-100. They worked on number puzzles to help with this skill. Perfect timing for the 100th day of school! 😊
Team Bonin from Domesti-PUPS spent the morning visiting students at the Julesburg High School. Callie, the therapy dog, and her handler, Eileen are certified to provide mental and emotional therapy to those in need. An inherent trait in humans is the need for attachment to others. Team Bonin provided that attachment! When a student looks at a dog, strokes her and talks to her, their blood pressure goes down, their temperature decreases and the sense of well-being increases. Callie was even able to detect when the student or teacher needed a hug!
American Red Cross Student Blood Drive occuring today at Julesburg High School from 11:30 - 5:30. Walk-In welcomed and needed!!!
Help Save a Life TODAY! We NEED Your Blood Donation Today! Julesburg High School Gym from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today! We hope to see you!
Just a reminder to all JSD Students and Parents...Missoula Children's Theater will be here this Monday, February 17th to kick off their performance week with auditions beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Julesburg High School. There is still time to sign up! Hope to see you there!
5th and 6th grade delivered valentine’s at the assisted living center and nursing home today!
6th grade using math and problem solving skills to escape a digital flower shop today!
6th grader’s have been showing kindness all week! Today we have the sheriff’s dept. some breakfast muffins to thank them for all they to keep us safe!
7th Grade and their Wonder Units!
Thank you parents and staff for joining us for our first coffee talk. We learned about how to raise our kids to be successful adults. Here is a link to the video we watched: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CyElHdaqkjo Parents were also entered into a drawing for a free book as well. Thank you again and we hope to see you at our next Coffee Talk on March 6th from 7:40-8:00 a.m.
2/17-2/22/20 Activity Calendar
Sedgwick County Cougar Basketball games will be LIVE streamed via our Youtube channel. Click on the link below to watch games LIVE. Click "Subscribe" to get notifications of all upcoming games.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg/featured
These JES First Graders are focusing on phonemic awareness in this lesson. Phonemic awareness is the understanding that words are made up of sounds. It is an important component of reading instruction in order for students to be able to read and spell.
Kindergarten is working on counting by 10’s to 100.
More pictures from Ultimate Celebration
11 JES students in grades 3-6 attended Ultimate Celebration today at NJS in Sterling. What a fun day learning through dance, art, and music
Third graders explored magnetism through a learning lab. They built their own magnetic fishing poles and fished to observe what objects were attracted to the magnet.
This week spelling bee qualifiers competed in Peetz at the Regional Spelling Bee. A special congratulations goes out to Alexis Boyer and Madison Johnson, who are advancing to the state level next month. Good luck girls!
6th grade gearing up for Jump Rope for Heart!
We are celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week at JES! So excited to see all of the kindness being spread through our school!
Our amazing vocal music teacher, Mrs. Jacobs and her show choir performed for the elementary and what a performance it was. This group has worked so hard and they have a fantastic show coming up just around the corner. Keep your eyes open for the date and time! Also, check out the district Facebook page for a sneak preview of the show.
Junior Class Fundraiser
Visit the link below to purchase fresh Cougar Gear!
https://fancloth.shop/BZRSN
Type one of the Juniors names into your order form to give them credit for your order!
Juniors: Alexis, Jaja, Alex, Jared, Riley, Kaleb, Tate, Lexi, MaxAnn, Terrance, Demiah, Emmily, Sadie, Megan, Marco, Hannah, Angel, Gavin, Jaciel, Korbyne, Fabian
Show and tell for second grade is a great way to express oral language, make connections, and learn new vocabulary such as nocturnal. Students that have brought animals are understanding they are a huge responsibility.
Parents, please plan on joining us for a screening of the new documentary "Angst, Raising Awareness around Anxiety"
March 24, @ 7 p.m. in the JHS Auditorium
"Angst, Raising Awareness around Anxiety" is a new documentary that explores anxiety, its causes and effects, and what we can do about it. Features World Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps!
Activity Calendar 2/10-2/15/20
The Julesburg High School’s Future Business Leaders of America Chapter attended the District IV Leadership Conference at Northeastern Junior College today. The day started off with opening ceremonies and then the student attended various workshops in between their scheduled competitions.
Photo – Front row: Advisor, Mrs. Kimberly Ehnes, Marion Anaya, Hee Lin Lee, Sadie Ingram, Isaiah Martinez, Jayce Strasser. Back row: Kelby Garrett, Kierra Ehnes, Satara Ehnes, Demiah Hernandez, Fabian Lopez, Angel Nunez, Rafe Buettenback & Collin Lechman.
10th Place
Isaiah Martinez – Advertising
Angel Nunez – Agribusiness
9th Place
Rafe Buettenback – Advertising
8th Place
Demiah Hernandez – Business Communications
7th Place
Satara Ehnes – Health Care Administration
6th Place
Sadie Ingram – Business Communication
Jayce Strasser – Business Calculations
6th Place – Team Event – Publication Design
Marion Anaya, Demiah Hernandez, Collin Lechman
5th Place
Marion Anaya – Journalism
3rd Place
Kelby Garrett – Political Science
Angel Nunez – Help Desk
Fabian Lopez – Public Speaking
2nd Place
Kierra Ehnes – Intro to Public Speaking
Sadie Ingram – Public Speaking
Hee Lin Lee – Client Services
1st Place
Kierra Ehnes – Organizational Leadership
Satara Ehnes – Job Interview
Collin Lechman – Advertising
Hee Lin Lee – Accounting
1st Place – Team Event – Emerging Business Issues
Rafe Buettenback & Jayce Strasser
1st Place – Team Event – Social Media Campaign
Kelby Garrett & Isaiah Martinez
Congratulations JHS FBLA!!!
JHS Art Show
7 p.m. @ The Hippodrome Arts Centre
We hope to see you all there tonight!
JES 5th graders used the action based learning lab to support their learning while studying their spelling words.
First grade is working on fluency by doing a buddy read.
1st week of our Jump Rope Unit. Looking forward to our Jump Rope For Heart performance in March!
JES Kindergartners enjoyed recess today in the Action Based Learning Lab. In the lab, students engage in cross lateralization, locomotor skill development, balance, eye/hand/foot coordination, strength and flexibility, and cardiovascular activities all of which support learning.
JHS ART SHOW
Opening Reception
Thursday @ 7 p.m.
Come see what the high school art students have been up to this year!
JES Preschool Scholarship Fundraiser - February 14th at Julesburg High School During Basketball Games!
Julesburg Early Education Center Now Enrolling Preschoolers for the 2020-2021 School Year!
Kindergarten practicing their fluency by partner reading.
Second grade measured leaps and arm spans to the nearest inch and centimeters then learned how to determine the median number based on the class data.
So proud of our 3rd/4th grade team and all of our teams at the Brain Bowl today. Thank you to Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Dillenburg and Mrs. Lewis for all of their hard work with our teams. They get better every year!
We’re here in Ft Morgan, awaiting the Brain Bowl Challenge. From the comfort of your couch cheer on JES 5/6 Team A!!
Ready to bowl... brain bowl! With PJ’s and a cup of coffee, cheer on JES 5th-6th grade team B!!!!!!
Sophomores working on their Animal Farm Slogans!
8th graders learning how to use a dictionary in their favor! Vocabulary words for The Outsiders!
Pre-K learning about circles and subitizing.
Third graders have been working on place value during math. They played a “Place Value” game which challenged them to beat the other player by creating a larger number than their opponent.
You are invited to join us for coffee, donuts and good conversation before heading off to work. Our first coffee talk this year will be on February 14! 7:40 a.m. in Mrs. Dickey’s room.
2/3-2/8/2020 Activity Calendar
What parents need to know about Social Pressure linked to “likes”...
Scholastic Book Fair, February 5th and 6th at Julesburg Elementary School from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Julesburg Junior High students want to thank our school board for all they do!
TONIGHT!!!
Esports Informational Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium
Students who are interested in joining the team must attend the informational meeting. Parents are encouraged to join as well! Contact Ms. Johnson if you are unable to attend but are still interested in joining. johnson_sa@julesburg.org
Preschool working on matching letters and knowing their sounds. Also some fun exploring the life cycle of a frog.
ESports are coming to the Julesburg School District! Informational meeting for parents and students who are interested in participating will be held Tuesday, January 28 @ 7pm in the JHS Auditorium. Students who are at least 13 years of age are eligible to participate. Contact Ms. Johnson if you are unable to attend johnson_sa@julesburg.org
ESports are coming to the Julesburg School District! Informational meeting for parents and students who are interested in participating will be held Tuesday, January 28 @ 7pm in the JHS Auditorium. Students who are at least 13 years of age are eligible to participate. Contact Ms. Johnson if you are unable to attend johnson_sa@julesburg.org
JSD Families...Missoula is back! Thank you to Marcia Hill and the folks at the Hippodrome for continuing to bring this opportunity for our students. Please let us know if you have any questions.
February 2020
The Regional Spelling Bee is on Feb. 6! The Peetz School will be hosting it this year! So proud of these students!
Kindergarten has been exploring solid and flat shapes in Math. We completed a “Fill the Hexagon” activity using pattern blocks.
First grade is learning about the weight of different objects by using a pan balance.
Activity Calendar 1/27-2/1/2020
The 8th-grade students from Julesburg High School attended a Career Fair at the Phillips County Fairgrounds. Students were able to select 6 different presentations based on the Colorado Career Cluster Model. Those areas include:
· Business, Marketing & Public Administration
· Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy
· STEM, Arts, Design & Information Technology
· Hospitality, Human Services & Education
· Health Science, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
· Skill Trades & Technical Sciences
Welcome to the JES Action Based Learning Lab! Thanks to NE BOCES, the Colorado Health Foundation and the Northeastern Colorado Health Department, our room is set up and staff and students have spent the week learning to use the equipment as well as how this movement supports learning. More photos and stories will be shared soon!
Extreme zen and focus!! The 8th grade art class is adding zentangle lines to their organic monoprints.
5th graders are having a Bake Sale Monday, January 20th before and after school to give to Australia
5th grade - giving to Australia. We made “thinking of you” cards and will be having a bake sale on Monday to raise some money to send along with our cards. Please stop by the elementary on Monday, January 20th before or after school to help support our efforts.
6th graders were learning about the Inca Quipu
Kindergarten recited “Truckery Rhymes” and sang songs to the residents of the Nursing Home. A fun afternoon for all!!!
January 20-25 Activity Calendar
JES 3rd graders are conducting experiments about the different types of motion and friction.
In Second Step, all students worked on coming up with goals for the new year. We made our goals SMART: Specific, Measurable, Actionable/Attainable, Relevant/Realistic, and Time-bound.
Pre-K working on identifying and writing the #4.
Highline Power and Tri-State Electric visited with several science classes this afternoon. They presented information about working as a lineman, electric safety, and where our power comes from.
First graders are working on addition facts by playing the game I have, Who has?
Students are working together on identifying slope of a line during Geometry.
JES Students and Parents...check out the lost and found! If any of these things belong to you, be sure to stop in and pick them up. We will be rehoming these items by the end of the month if they are not claimed. Thank you!
Check out our 1st and 2nd grade sculptors! Awesome, wouldn't you say? Exposure to art education promotes self-directed learning, improves school attendance and sharpens critical and creative skills.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade engaging in a game called "Oscars Trash Can" in our Games unit.
Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 17th!
Kindergarten is using a new math tool - rekenreks. This is a counting tool that is helping us with teen numbers.
Kindergarten is playing Go Fish to help with the naming of teen numbers.
January 13-18 Activity Calendar
Monoprinting in 8th grade art! Mia Reed is creating texture on the gelli plate before adding natural elements as stencils.
ATTENTION parents and students of JHS.
There will be an informational gathering at Julesburg High School tomorrow, January 9 at 5:00, for any junior high or high school students that are interested in joining a science club. The science club will last through February and will involve participation in a science fair at NJC. Please come if you or your child is interested.
Mr. Engelker and Mr. Berges present Itai Gonzales with a check for winning the Sedgwick County VFW Post 3951 Patriot’s Pen Essay contest. Her essay will be sent to a the District contest and has the potential to then be sent to the State and National level contest.
The Junior High Girl’s Basketball Game scheduled for Monday, January, 6th has been moved to Tuesday, January 7th. The games will start at 4:00 in Julesburg. There will be two quarters of B followed by the A game. Thanks!
January is School Board Appreciation Month! Help us appreciate the Julesburg School Board: Perry Campbell, Josh Lechman, Tammy Aulston, Brian Lanckriet, Kelly Kinnie and Chris Hoschouer! Your time, effort and dedication to our school and community is GREATLY APPRECIATED!
SAVE THE DATE!
1/6-1/11/20 Activity Calendar
January 2020
Gift Time!! An extra special thank you goes out to Becky Kizer for giving each kindergarten student one of her 31 bags. They were so appreciative!!!
Our 4 24 game finalists in a heated competition! Winner to come!
A special thanks to Mike Sullivan and Nova Technologies (Zach Ruder) for their support of our kindness bingo activity and drawing. Each time students engaged in an act of kindness, they colored in a box on a bingo card. Completed cards were collected and students were drawn for prizes.
For their last day of the semester the 7th Grade Computer class went to the gym to test the programs they coded for the Sphero robots!
The Julesburg 7th-12th Grade Christmas Music Concert is tonight at 7 p.m. in the Julesburg High School Auditorium! The community is invited and encouraged to attend!
FOR SALE - 1990 Dodge Van
Great job to the JES Student Council and Mrs. Lewis for their work on and participation in this year's Parade of Lights. The theme was the 12 Days of Christmas and our students came up with the 12 Days of Christmas Break! A fun night for all!
1st and 2nd Grade Maneuvering Scooters
4th graders are practicing how to add and subtract decimals.
6th Grade is learning how to you use TinkerCAD to design Christmas presents for their Secret Santas this year.
5th and 6th are doing a STEM activity this week and building Gingerbread Man traps! More pictures to come!
During our Nursery Rhyme unit, preschool had some fun with predictions in a “Humpty Dumpty” egg drop experiment.
Kindergarten visited the post office today. We mailed our Santa letters and took a tour of the post office. At the end, we were surprised with special toys.
Preschool counting using a five's frame
12/18/19 - Sports Pictures
December 16-21, 2019 Activity Calendar
Family and Consumer Science class had fun making gingerbread houses.
Junior, Kelby Garrett, uses glass as an alternative canvas for his newest painting!
SCC Varsity Basketball will be lived streamed on YouTube not NHFS. Here is the link to the YouTube channel. youtube.com/channel/UCkeFQo2S9bNDxmQslsn8TUg
First grade got to make Thanksgiving turkeys for snack before break. We had a great time and enjoyed eating them too!!
4th Graders practice shooting skills during our basketball unit as they play knockout games.
Second grade learned their spelling words with play dough.
5 important parts of a habit is what second grade is learning about through a performance assessment. Habits include air, shelter, food, water, and space.
The JHS Robotics team traveled this weekend to participate in the Denver BEST competition. There was 40 teams from several states including Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Unfortunately, the team didn’t make it into the finals round but learned from the experience in ways that they can apply to next year’s season!
December 9-14, 2019 Activity Calendar
Amazing job to our JES Students on another great performance. Thank you to everyone who attended to support our students and our music program. We also want to give a huge shout out to our incredible music teachers, Beth Jacobs and Tim Kossman. Your hard work does not go unnoticed - excellent performance tonight.
Students in 7th grade technology class are working on designing 3D objects using Tinkercad. Once designed the objects will be printed on our 3D printer!
JES Students and Families...Don't forget about pancakes with Santa and free admission to the movie at the Hippodrome this Saturday, December 7th!
Registration forms will be sent out the week of January 4th. This camp is open to all 1st and 2nd graders in Sedgwick County. Hope to see you on the court!
Just a reminder to all JES K-6th Grade Parents and Students...our music program is Thursday, December 5th at the Julesburg High School Auditorium. Students need to be at the high school by 6:15 p.m. and the program will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
FFA Students still have holiday evergreens for sale! Contact Megan Lindsay via email at lindsay_me@julesburg.org if you would like to purchase one. See attached photos for available items and prices!
December 2-7 Activity Calendar
December 2019
The Julesburg School District will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26th due to the forecast of blizzard and dangerous travel conditions.
Kindergarten learned about nonstandard units of measure today. We used string to compare and measure objects around the classroom.
